patch · April 26, 2024
Valheim Public Test Patch 0.218.12 Tweaks Ashlands Spawns and Ships
Valheim's latest Public Test update adjusts enemy spawn rules around ruins and bases, introduces new Flametal building pieces, and makes sailing into the Ashlands smoother. The patch also improves Drakkar boarding and fixes various building flickering issues.
Iron Gate released patch 0.218.12 for the Valheim Public Test branch, bringing targeted adjustments to enemy spawning, building pieces, and Ashlands navigation. The update aims to smooth out exploration and base defense while ironing out visual bugs.
Spawn Adjustments and Base Protection
Enemies no longer spawn close to larger Ashlands ruins. The shield generator now blocks both enemies and lava rocks from spawning within its radius, functioning similarly to a workbench. Lava rock eruptions are restricted from happening directly near player bases, and charred enemies exhibit a slightly higher avoidance of lava. Additionally, enemy spawn visibility checks are stricter to reduce cases of enemies spawning within direct line of sight.
Ashlands Resources and Navigation
Flametal pillars now have a decreased chance to start sinking, and their overall sinking speed is reduced. Basalt platforms remain afloat longer before sinking. When sailing into unexplored Ashlands areas, the game generates slightly fewer rocks. The Drakkar ship takes a small amount of damage from fire, and its ladders are now easier to reach from the water if players fall overboard.
New Content and Bug Fixes
Two new build pieces are available: the Flametal Pillar and Flametal Beam, both of which can be placed directly into lava. Weapon balance received minor tweaks, including increased lightning and primal special effect chances alongside a new lightning effect tooltip. Combat tweaks include a reduced bite attack range for Asksvin. Visual fixes resolve right-angle flickering for Ashwood beams and poles, wall alignment for the Ashwood 26-degree wall, grausten stair flickering, Charred Fortress wall depth, Ashen Cape physics, and a memory leak causing frame rate drops after prolonged burning effects.
Why this patch matters
This test patch makes exploring and building in the Ashlands more forgiving by reducing unexpected spawns and slowing down resource decay.